Northwest Notes May 20, 2025

Post Falls High grad Loudin named head rifle coach at Alaska Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Randi Loudin, a 2015 Post Falls High graduate, was recently promoted to head coach of the Alaska Nanooks rifle team. Loudin replaces retired head coach Will Anti.

Loudin has been a part of the Nanooks rifle team since the 2019-20 season, when she began as a graduate assistant. Most recently, she served as assistant coach under Anti, contributing to one of the most successful stretches in program history.

A 2019 graduate of Ole Miss, Loudin was one of the most decorated shooters in Rebel history. During her collegiate career, she earned three Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Scholastic All-American honors while elevating Ole Miss rifle.

"Randi brings proven leadership, a commitment to excellence, and a clear vision for building on our championship culture — on the range, in the classroom, and throughout our community," Alaska Fairbanks athletic director Dr. Brock Anundson said. "We're excited for what lies ahead and look forward to a bright future under her guidance."

Alongside Anti, Loudin helped the Nanooks reclaim their place as a national powerhouse, returning them to the national stage in 2021 with a fifth-place finish. The following year, they reached the podium with a third-place result, setting multiple team and national records along the way.

The apogee as an assistant came in 2023, when the Nanooks captured their 11th NCAA National Championship.

"I am thrilled to be stepping into this position and continuing my journey with the Nanooks," Loudin said. "After six years as the assistant coach and thousands of hours on this range, it truly feels like home. Working alongside some of the most talented student-athletes from around the world has been an incredible experience, and I'm honored to lead this program as head coach next year with such a great group."

From her Ole Miss bio, prior to attending Ole Miss:

Competed in numerous national matches including attending Winter Airgun National Championships in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 ... Qualified for the NJOSC in 2012, 2014 and 2015 ... Competed in the National Army JROTC Championships both individually and with the team in 2014 and 2015 ... CMP 3 Position Air Rifle Championships in 2015 with the team ... Finished third at NRA 3 Position Airgun Championships in 2015 with the team ... Montana State Prone Champion in 2012.